Free language! Why we should promote de-Englishization, transdisciplinary linguistic tolerance and greater stylistic freedom, and why we should do so in international business particularly

Purpose This study aims to stimulate a dialogue regarding the boring and voiceless language that is supposed to be used across the social sciences, including International Business (IB). Design/methodology/approach This is an essay arguing in favor of changing language use. Findings Freeing thought requires freeing language. Moreover, given the intrinsic multilingual character of IB, this is a particularly pressing issue in IB. Originality/value The plea to free language in order to enact literary and other styles of writing to better capture complex reality and unleash creativity, including poetry, is novel in IB.